Go back at least 10 years or more and you will find that Raider rookies were always signed and in camp on time. JaPurple was the only holdout.

]]>By: madamschefterhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1221597
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:49:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1221597Per Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times in a live chat on insidebayarea.com today regarding the delay in Pryor’s contract:

“No worries there. I have been told that the Raiders wanted to bring him in on an off day — today — so that he could ease into things, in terms of meeting with offensive coordinator Al Saunders and his teammates. He also won’t be exposed to the media until Tuesday in this scenario, so he has a few days to get grounded.”

]]>By: nomoreseasontixhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1221527
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:26:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1221527“Deb says:
Aug 25, 2011 3:46 PM
He was drafted on Monday. It’s Thursday. As you know, many of those rookie contracts took a heckuva lot more than five minutes–and five days–to sign.”

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Good post.

]]>By: nomoreseasontixhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1221514
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:22:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1221514If he doesn’t like their terms can they throw him back?
]]>By: Debhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1221269
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:46:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1221269He was drafted on Monday. It’s Thursday. As you know, many of those rookie contracts took a heckuva lot more than five minutes–and five days–to sign. The Raiders were burned by the guarantees in Russell’s contract, so I’m sure they’re taking that into consideration. And they may be trying to lowball Pryor because of the five-game suspension.

Meanwhile, perhaps Rosenhaus would want to protect his kid from being short-changed over the suspension–as well he should. And Pryor may want some assurance that he’ll be developed as a QB. It’s a little more complicated to negotiate a contract from the supplemental draft because it doesn’t fit perfectly within the cascading formula applied to the other first rounders.

Once he does sign, he’ll have five weeks to study film and playbooks away from the team. It’s not like they need to sign him ASAP so he can be on the field week one.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:17:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1221014Waiting until Raiders break camp…off today short practice tomorrow then back to Oakland…no hurry anyway.
]]>By: masterblaster78http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220971
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:05:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220971Does the name McRussell ring a bell at QB? I never wanted the Raiders to draft this loser. I think it’s a step back no matter how fast he can run. I hope he never signs. He’s a bust before he gets started. Maybe he’s getting trained by Russell before he signs.
]]>By: whatwouldlombardidohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220954
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:59:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220954Pryor hasn’t signed?!!! OH NO!!! It’s the end of the world!
]]>By: ilovefoolsballhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220890
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:34:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220890I can see it now, AL vs DREW.
AL: I know we drafter Pryor but he was in the supplemental draft and we’d really rather him play receiver so we’re gonna pay him like a supplemental draft receiver.

DREW: ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS KID PLAYED AT THE U. HE’S TOP 10 TALENT. YOU PAID JAMARCUS BIG BUCKS, I EXPECT THIS KID TO BE A TOP 5 QUARTERBACK IN THE LEAGUE, FORGET BREES, MANNING, AND BRADY THOSE GUYS ARE SLOW THIS GUY CAN FLY. He’s deserving of at worst #2 overall money.

]]>By: radrntnhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220872
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:27:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220872cowboyfan45 says:
Aug 25, 2011 11:44 AM
Pryor’s got to get the best contract since it will be his last because if the raiders think this guy is a pro quarterback, I’m going to love watching another failed experiment as I did watching Jamarcus Russell and Vince Young..
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Tony Romo….lmao
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Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:25:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220865no big deal….only one day left in camp.
]]>By: scarab21http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220844
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:18:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220844micraider.. thanks for the quote.. but you missed the part where he can practice in full pads with the team in the preseason. technically his suspension starts during the regular season.

“The embattled former Ohio State quarterback has been through too much red tape already. It’s time for him to move on and concentrate on his NFL career.
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Wow, those at ESPN too are showing sympathy for Terrell. I wonder why they aren’t doing the same for Cam? Oh yes, their blind loyality to UA’s money will win out over integrity everytime. Nevermind…Carry on.

]]>By: madamschefterhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220682
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:17:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220682I have to agree with an earlier comment – they are just holding Pryor out until next week when the media will no longer be allowed at practice. The Raiders don’t need all that commotion distracting their other players and Pryor doesn’t need the added attention.
]]>By: granadafanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220669
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:13:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220669One problem is that Pryor has the most combative, cantakerous, and feared agent in the league. Any player with Rosenhaus as an agent is instantly labeled a trouble-maker.
]]>By: svcfilmguyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220659
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:10:53 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220659I’m no Raiders fan, but how is this is a story? Don’t we fans always eviscerate Al Davis for signing players hastily with no consideration as to market value? Javon Walker, Tommy Kelly, Kamerion Wimbley, etc… Yet when it takes Al more than three days to sign a QB who can’t play for over a month anyway, the media makes a story out of it.

Like I said, I’m no Raiders fan. But wouldn’t it be great if, for once, we might admit that Al Davis is in the right here?

Well stated, and accurate on all accounts. Plus… Rosenhaus and the Raiders have worked together well in the past.
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>>Uhhh, he can’t practice with the team until after his suspension. Thought for sure you guys knew this. Just trying to stir the pot I suppose…<<

Yes, he can practice with the team. He's allowed to attend and participate in all team functions until the first regular season game is played. Then he goes on the shelf.
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@mybuttsayspft

Best screen name on the web! 🙂

]]>By: whynotusecommonsensehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220619
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:59:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220619micraidermicraider,
He absolutely can and will practice with the team until the regular season starts. His suspension is for 5 regular season games, giving him the ability to practice with the team until preseason ends once he’s signed. Which is why everyone is questioning the holdup.

His suspension won’t even begin until he signs a contract since he’s not an NFL employee until he signs. If they followed your lead and not signed him until week 6, he would be suspended until week 11.

Swervinmervin,
That was speculation by Tafur. Hue Jackson said after practice yesterday that they wanted to get him in this week but were waiting on other issues. Not saying it couldn’t be true, but Jackson disputed the notion.

]]>By: olcaphttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220601
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:55:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220601This statement, “We like a lot of what the new-look Raiders have been doing lately”, is completely ridiculous. NOTHING is going to change or look “new” as long as Al Davis is coherent enough to give orders.

Get a clue.

]]>By: wetpaperbag2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220580
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:48:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-12205805 game suspension. It’s preseason. Not an urgency. Non-story.
]]>By: mmmpieyummyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220577
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:48:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220577Two words why it isn’t done yet: Drew Frickin’ Rosenhaus…ok three words.
]]>By: cowboyfan45http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220565
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:44:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220565Pryor’s got to get the best contract since it will be his last because if the raiders think this guy is a pro quarterback, I’m going to love watching another failed experiment as I did watching Jamarcus Russell and Vince Young..
]]>By: capslockkeyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220558
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:41:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220558All this Tebow and Pryor “news” is actually making me start to miss the (not so long ago) days of KevinKolbTalk.com. At least that guy will actually be a starter this season. Who…..the……hell……cares?
]]>By: nomoreseasontixhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/25/three-days-later-still-no-terrelle-pryor-contract/#comment-1220557
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:41:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=149791#comment-1220557They’re not in a hurry because he’s not in their immediate plans anyway. And as for the idea that Rosenhaus is squeezing them for ridiculous money, I wouldn’t put it past him, but what’s his leverage? Hold out? From what?
At this point he’s not a priority.
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